Overview
This role manages the intake process for new business at a multi-location U.S. law firm. Responsibilities include collecting and validating information provided by attorneys and/or clients, ensuring data accuracy before it is uploaded into firm systems, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration to complete the intake process efficiently.
This position may be filled remotely, or in any of the firm’s locations.
Responsibilities
- Own and process attorney requests to open business in firm systems, including:
- Collecting defined intake information required to move a matter to “Open for Time” status (via direct attorney interview or attorney-completed intake form)
- Collecting defined secondary information to move a matter to “Open for Billing” status
- Evaluate data received from other functional areas for accuracy before updating firm systems
- Research and resolve issues related to inaccurate data to completion
- Take ownership of downstream issues caused by incorrect data; resolve issues to completion while minimizing impact on CRM and client experience
- Manage the business intake process by tracking and following up on outstanding items and issues until resolved
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date business records in the firm database
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and potential clients
- Stay current on cross-functional area needs and roles in the intake process (e.g., conflicts, information governance, docketing, billing) and build relationships to strengthen the client and attorney intake experience
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a legal or customer service environment, preferably in a professional services environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and EMS
- Excellent client and customer service skills
- Ability to assess the accuracy of data associated with matters and make sound judgments and decisions
- Knowledge of legal terminology and processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent research, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
Expected compensation ranges by location:
- State of California: $72,000 - $146,000
- Cleveland, OH: $69,000 - $101,000
- State of Colorado: $66,000 - $118,000
- Columbus, OH: $67,000 - $98,000
- State of Connecticut: $57,000 - $144,000
- State of Illinois: $65,000 - $126,000
- State of Maine: $49,000 - $113,000
- State of Maryland: $70,000 - $105,000
- State of Massachusetts: $72,000 - $137,000
- State of Minnesota: $72,000 - $119,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $141,000
- State of New York: $67,000 - $144,000
- State of Vermont: $71,000 - $136,000
- State of Virginia: $47,000 - $136,000
- State of Washington: $70,000 - $132,000
- Washington, D.C.: $93,000 - $136,000
Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance.
Full-time benefits include:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
- And more
Location
Remote and/or in any of the firm’s locations across the United States.